Slow Cooker Braised Provencal Short Ribs

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You won't believe just how good these ribs really are. My family could have these ribs every week. They're great!!

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Steps

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In a medium saucepan set at medium high heat , saute the onions , carrots and garlic in one tablespoons olive oil until soft.

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Transfer to a slow cooker.

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Add remaining olive oil to the skillet and brown the ribs on both sides.

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Place the ribs in the slow cooker.

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Add the 1 can of plum tomatoes into the slow cooker.

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In a small bowl , stir together the broth , wine , flour , thyme , and bay leaf.

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Pour into the hot skillet , stir to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom and then pour into the slow cooker , cover and cook on high for 5 hours or until ribs are very tender.

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Discard the bay leaf.

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Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

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Ingredients

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onion, carrot, garlic cloves, olive oil, beef short ribs, beef broth, red wine, all-purpose flour, bay leaf, plum tomatoes, fresh thyme, salt and pepper